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New healthcare privacy challenges as online data tracking, sharing methods evolve

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Hospitals and health systems now have some questions to ask of themselves about how their websites and apps are built, and how third-parties may, inadvertently or not, be putting patients' protected health information at risk. In addition to the class-action suits, legislators on Capitol Hill are taking notice. On October 20, U.S.

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The Ultimate HIPAA Security Risk Assessment Template

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This is why risk assessment is essential when handling protected health information (PHI) both in physical and electronic form. Risk assessment is not only useful for intensifying possible threats but is also mandatory. But what does a HIPAA risk assessment look like?

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Answered: What are the breach notification rule requirements?

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If you googled the phrase “HIPAA Breach” and went to the news section, you would see a ton of stories of organizations declaring that they suffered one. Why would any organization disclose an issue with their compliance with HIPAA? Luckily, it’s for that very reason that the HIPAA Breach Notification Rule exists.

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HIPAA Compliance for Dental Offices: Best Practices to Sink Your Teeth Into

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Dental offices and practices need to stay compliant with the health insurance portability and accountability act (HIPAA). If these practices aren't compliant with HIPAA, they can face massive penalties. But, it's hard to stay compliant with the regulation if you don't know what HIPAA compliance for dental offices looks like.

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Defining How Often HIPAA training Needs to Take Place

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Unfortunately, people tend to forget some of the details about how to stay HIPAA compliant. That’s why healthcare entities administer training. But how often does HIPAA training need to take place? The Privacy Rule and the Security Rule are two of the best-known HIPAA safeguards.

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Health Plan Cybersecurity Strategy Responds to Regulations and Member Experience

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It may not be clear why but there are some differences mentioned in the panel discussion that may account for it. The approach to healthcare cybersecurity is affected by regulations like HIPAA and the Cures Act. HIPAA brings risk in the form of privacy for members/patients. The Value of Healthcare Data. User Experience.

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The Age of Consent for Mental Health Treatment by State

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This option can open up some important doors for accessing confidential care when minors might otherwise forego treatment, such as when therapy involves abuse, sexual activity or other topics that they may not want their parents to know about. It does not guarantee privacy, especially when logistics are at play. Alaska: No law in place.